About the role#
As a Student Nurse Aide in the ICU, you will provide care for patients and families under the direction of a registered nurse. You are responsible for maintaining your student skills competency checklist and ensuring it is available while working. You may only perform skills validated by your nursing school and a Kaweah Health RN preceptor.
What you'll do#
- Support the nursing staff with delegated tasks and document all care in the EMR.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, oral care, meals, and toileting.
- Collect and record vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output measurements.
- Answer patient call lights within two minutes and greet patients and families.
- Monitor patient conditions and report any changes, concerns, or complaints to licensed staff or your manager.
- Manage specimen collection, labeling, and delivery.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, including room orientation for new admissions.
- Participate in emergency care, such as crash cart checks, Code Blue responses, and CPR.
- Provide post-mortem care and assist with body transport.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited RN program with at least one semester successfully completed.
- BLS certification.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with your nursing school or current Kaweah Health employment while enrolled in a Kaweah Health/Unitek nursing program.
- A current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
- Ability to submit updated transcripts to HR each term.
Location & details#
- Location: Visalia, California.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Shift: 12-hour day shift.
About Kaweah Health
Kaweah Health is a publicly-owned community healthcare organization based in Visalia, California. Founded in 1963, it serves the greater Visalia region and Tulare County. The organization provides preventive services, specialized health clinics, and medical care. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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